torah insights

Life-enhancing lessons from the weekly Torah Portion. Meet the main players. Learn the history, laws, and customs. Discover the wisdom that will make a difference in your life. A great way to familiarize yourself with the most important themes of this all-time bestseller without getting bogged down in too much detail. No previous knowledge necessary.

Every Other Week - Wednesdays 12:00 p.m. Microsoft campus or via conferencing for MS employees.

the present moment in time

Monthly Web-Talk Series

Jewish tradition teaches that time is a living dynamic force offering a continuous flow of moments rich in  opportunities for insight and growth. Join LivingJudaism’s Rabbi Mark Spiro and Rabbi Henry Harris of The Jewish Center for Well-being (NYC) for a timely exploration of points on the calendar and discover what we can learn by being present to the natural rhythms of Jewish time.

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connecting worlds

Life Altering Concepts in Kaballah

How can Kaballah help you better navigate the world that you live in? What can it reveal about the world that lives inside of you?
Connecting Worlds is a comprehensive overview of key kaballistic teachings concerning God, Creation, Purpose, Human Nature, Evil, Prophecy, Astrology, The 10 Dimensional  Universe,  The Human Soul, and more. (more)

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Soul talk

What you seek is already inside of you.

Believe it or not, deep within you is a source of insight, creativity and contentment that can help you overcome your greatest challenges and achieve your goals - and it isn’t something you need to learn or acquire. You were born with it. Soul Talk is a relaxing 4 -part workshop that will help you reconnect to a powerful source of wisdom and creativity that already resides within you. It’s not about learning new information. It’s about discovering a new way to live!

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Classes
and
seminars

reflection

Stop, take a moment to meet yourself, and consider that you were meant to be a reflection of your Creator. Human greatness is the product of a refined and balanced character. What are the essential qualities of great human beings, and how can we develop the proper mix within ourselves? Join us for a discussion series based on one of the classic Jewish texts on character development, Orchot Tzadikim ("The Ways of the Righteous"). It may be the most important question you will ever answer.

Weekly - Thursdays 1:15 p.m. at the Island Crust Cafe on Mercer Island.

In the Image

Realizing Our Power to Live with Wisdom and Well-Being.

You were created in God’s image which means that you have tremendous creative power. What is the essence of your power, and how can you use it to create the life you want? In the Image is a relaxing 1/2 day workshop that teaches simple principles that will help you to live with greater well-being and presence, enhance the quality of your relationships and better access your inner wisdom and creativity. (more)

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relationships
in motion

How to Move your Relationship
to the Next Level.

When couples first meet there's usually a nice warm open flowing quality to the relationship, but as matters progress and issues arise, things can begin to get sticky. Differences and challenges in relationships are inevitable. The real question is can we move through them gracefully as a loving couple or are we going to move from curiosity, tolerance and enjoyment to judgement, resentment and misery?  What causes couples to get stuck, and what are the keys to maintaining a dynamic and loving relationship? (more)

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the way of god

Join us for an in-depth exploration of Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto’s 18th Century masterpiece. This widely acclaimed classic of Jewish philosophy/mysticism provides a clear, concise and brilliantly organized framework for understanding Judaism's approach to life's ultimate issues, such as: The nature of God, free-will, the existence of evil, why bad things happen to good people, the soul, the afterlife, dreams, demons, prophecy, and much more.​​.

Weekly - Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. Mercer Island.

Exploring the tanya

The Inner World
​and the Path to Self-Perfection

Authored by the first of the Chabad Masters, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi (1745–1812), this renowned classic offers the first systematic presentation of the philosophy of Chassidut - which is essentially a more practical application of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism). The Tanya addresses many of life's biggest questions, providing answers to many important spiritual problems, and serving as an invaluable guide for those seeking growth and greater spirituality in their lives.

Weekly - Thursdays 7:30 p.m. Mercer Island

Conversations
about well-being


​Archived Web-Talk Series!

Join LivingJudaism’s Rabbi Mark Spiro
and Rabbi Henry Harris of The Jewish
​Center for Well-being (NYC) for a weekly
web-based cross-country conversation
about creativity, resilience, peace of
mind and much more. Healthy living
starts  in your head and in your
heart! (more)


Archived recordings available here.

Unconditional
peace of mind

You’re probably not going to feel good all the time, but that doesn’t mean you can’t experience peace of mind at any time.

More than any other factor, your sense of well-being determines your ability to enjoy life and function at high capacity. If you’re like most people, you probably believe that the quality of your state-of-mind is determined at least in part by what’s going on in your life, but the truth is that you can experience well-being at any time – and you don’t need to take a meditation class or start a new exercise routine to learn how to do it. (more)

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